Black Delta Religion (1972)

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Rare 8mm footage of black churches in the Mississippi Delta in 1968. Includes footage from rural church services and a full immersion baptism. The audio is only roughly in sync with the picture, but this makes the film even more powerful and authentic. Produced by Center for Southern Folklore by William Ferris and edited in 16mm by Judy Peiser.

Director: Bill Ferris
Runtime: 14 min
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Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Bill Ferris

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What is Black Delta Religion about?
Rare 8mm footage of black churches in the Mississippi Delta in 1968. Includes footage from rural church services and a full immersion baptism. The audio is only roughly in sync with the picture, but this makes the film even more powerful and authentic. Produced by Center for Southern Folklore by William Ferris and edited in 16mm by Judy Peiser.
Who directed Black Delta Religion?
Black Delta Religion was directed by Bill Ferris.
How long is Black Delta Religion?
Black Delta Religion has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).